--- title: "Provision of Child Counselling & Support Services: Lots 1-6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Provision of Child Counselling & Support Services: Lots 1-6 Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041e0c.json) ## Summary East Renfrewshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Child Counselling and Support Services, detailed under the procurement ID ERC000327. This open procedure seeks suitably qualified companies to deliver a range of services across six lots, encompassing one-to-one and group work counselling, play therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy for primary and secondary schools within the region of East Renfrewshire (UKM83). The total contract value is estimated at £1,176,000 over 48 months, with a maximum period until January 22, 2024, for submission, and a contract commencement aimed for January 22, 2024. Bidders are expected to meet specific criteria, including appropriate qualifications and adherence to professional standards such as those from BACP or COSCA. The procurement process emphasises prompt payment practices and includes community benefits. Each lot is tailored to specific age groups and types of support, encouraging bidders to apply for multiple lots only if they have sufficient capacity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic and counselling services, particularly those experienced in school-based mental health support. Given the focus on a variety of therapeutic services such as play, art, and drama therapy, the tender is ideal for organisations with multidisciplinary teams capable of catering to diverse mental health needs in children ranging from 4.5 to 18 years old. The emphasis on professional accreditation ensures a high standard of service delivery, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Additionally, the strong focus on community benefits and prompt payment conditions can foster positive local partnerships and operational stability. ## Notice East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of Child Counselling and Support Services across the following lots: Lot 1 - Counselling service (one to one and group work) to 7 mainstream secondary schools Lot 2 - Counselling service (one to one) to 24 mainstream primary schools Lot 3 - Group work to 24 mainstream primary schools Lot 4 - Play Therapy to 24 mainstream primary schools Lot 5 - Art Therapy to 24 mainstream primary schools Lot 6 - Drama Therapy to 24 mainstream primary schools A sole supplier will be appointed onto each of the 6 Lots available. Bidders should only bid for multiple lots where they have the capacity to deliver multiple lots. If a bidder is successful in more than one lot, they will be expected to deliver the services within all the lots bid for / successful in. Values shown are exclusive of VAT and represent total value for a 48 month contract. No spend is guaranteed. ### Lot Information Counselling service (one to one and group work) to 7 mainstream secondary schools The service is for the provision of formal counselling and will follow the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling which is: 'a professional activity delivered by qualified practitioners in schools. Counsellors offer troubled and/or distressed children and young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties, within a relationship of agreed confidentiality.' Therefore confidentiality, accountability and clinical supervision are paramount. The allocation of sessions to each school will be based on the funding available to the school (number of pupils). Through discussion with school staff these should be a mixture of both one to one counselling and group work. Bidders are required to specify the cost of sessions as well as the type of counselling approach and anticipated duration for each referral. This service shall be delivered to young people aged 11 to 18 years who attend an ERC mainstream secondary school and have mild to moderate mental health difficulties which are at risk of or are causing distress and impacting on the day to day life of the child or young person. Examples of mild to moderate mental health difficulties include but are not limited to anxiety, mild depression, distress, phobias, mild self-harm, mild obsessive compulsive difficulties and behaviours symptomatic of relational disconnection and trauma, for example, in relation to transitions, bereavement and loss, friendship problems, self-esteem, loneliness, school pressures and social and family issues. Renewal: After 48 months the Council will consider if there is an ongoing requirement. Counselling service (one to one) to 24 mainstream primary schools The service is for the provision of formal counselling and will follow the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling which is: 'a professional activity delivered by qualified practitioners in schools. Counsellors offer troubled and/or distressed children and young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties, within a relationship of agreed confidentiality.' Therefore confidentiality, accountability and clinical supervision are paramount. The allocation of sessions to each school will be based on the funding available to the school (number of pupils). Bidders are required to specify the cost of sessions as well as the type of counselling approach and anticipated duration for each referral. This service shall be delivered to children / young people aged 4 and a half to 12 years (Primary 1 - 7) who are attending an ERC mainstream primary school and have mild to moderate mental health difficulties which are at risk of or are causing distress and impacting on the day to day life of the child or young person. Examples of mild to moderate mental health difficulties include but are not limited to anxiety, mild depression, distress, phobias, mild self-harm, mild obsessive compulsive difficulties and behaviours symptomatic of relational disconnection and trauma, for example, in relation to transitions, bereavement and loss, friendship problems, self-esteem, loneliness, school pressures and social and family issues. Renewal: The Council will consider if there is an ongoing requirement after 48 months. Group work to 24 mainstream primary schools The service is for the provision of group work for children and young people targeting moderate mental health difficulties include but are not limited to anxiety, mild depression, distress, phobias, mild self-harm, mild obsessive compulsive difficulties and behaviours symptomatic of relational disconnection and trauma, for example, in relation to transitions, bereavement and loss, friendship problems, self-esteem, loneliness, school pressures and social and family issues. The allocation of group-work sessions to each school will be based on the funding available to the school (number of pupils). Bidders are required to specify the price of group sessions for 3-6 pupils as well as the type of group work and anticipated duration for each group. This service shall be delivered to children and young people aged 4 and a half to 12 years (Primary 1 - 7) who attend an ERC mainstream primary school and have mild to moderate mental health difficulties which are at risk of or are causing distress and impacting on the day to day life of the child or young person. The service must complement and build upon the range of whole-school and targeted approaches already available in ERC schools to help support the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people. Renewal: The Council will consider if there is an ongoing requirement after 48 months. Play Therapy to 24 mainstream primary schools The service is for the provision of Play Therapy for children and young people targeting moderate mental health difficulties include but are not limited to anxiety, mild depression, distress, phobias, mild self-harm, mild obsessive compulsive difficulties and behaviours symptomatic of relational disconnection and trauma, for example, in relation to transitions, bereavement and loss, friendship problems, self-esteem, loneliness, school pressures and social and family issues. The allocation of therapy sessions to each school will be based on the funding available to the school (number of pupils). Bidders are required to specify the price of therapy sessions as well as the type of therapeutic intervention and anticipated duration for each session. This service shall be delivered to children and young people aged 4 and a half to 12 years (Primary 1 - 7) who attend an ERC mainstream primary school and have mild to moderate mental health difficulties which are at risk of or are causing distress and impacting on the day to day life of the child or young person. Renewal: The Council will consider if there is an ongoing requirement after 48 months. Art Therapy to 24 mainstream primary schools The service is for the provision of Art Therapy for children and young people targeting moderate mental health difficulties include but are not limited to anxiety, mild depression, distress, phobias, mild self-harm, mild obsessive compulsive difficulties and behaviours symptomatic of relational disconnection and trauma, for example, in relation to transitions, bereavement and loss, friendship problems, self-esteem, loneliness, school pressures and social and family issues. The allocation of therapy sessions to each school will be based on the funding available to the school (number of pupils). Bidders are required to specify the cost of sessions as well as the type of therapeutic work and anticipated duration for each session. This service shall be delivered to children and young people aged 4 and a half to 12 years (Primary 1 - 7) who attend an ERC mainstream primary and have mild to moderate mental health difficulties which are at risk of or are causing distress and impacting on the day to day life of the child or young person. Renewal: The Council will consider if there is an ongoing requirement after 48 months. Drama Therapy to 24 mainstream primary schools The service is for the provision of Drama Therapy for children and young people targeting moderate mental health difficulties include but are not limited to anxiety, mild depression, distress, phobias, mild self-harm, mild obsessive compulsive difficulties and behaviours symptomatic of relational disconnection and trauma, for example, in relation to transitions, bereavement and loss, friendship problems, self-esteem, loneliness, school pressures and social and family issues. The allocation of therapy sessions to each school will be based on the funding available to the school (number of pupils). Bidders are required to specify the cost of sessions as well as the type of therapeutic work and anticipated duration for each session. This service shall be delivered to children / young people aged 4 and a half to 12 years (Primary 1 - 7) who attend an ERC mainstream primary and have mild to moderate mental health difficulties which are at risk of or are causing distress and impacting on the day to day life of the child or young person. Renewal: The Council will consider if there is an ongoing requirement after 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032195-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The Council will consider the requirement once this 48 month contract has completed and if there is an ongoing need. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,176,000 | | Lots value | £1,176,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | GIFFNOCK | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G46 6UG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | East Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank | | Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032195-2024 - 30 Nov 2023 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035365-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752000 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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